French presidential contender Alain Juppe speaks during a meeting in Paris

He said: “It’s a consequence [of Brexit]. It’s not a punishment. It’s an uncomfortable consequence for Britain.”

Mr Danjean, who is presidential frontrunner Mr Juppe’s spokesman, added: “When it comes to border management, we will have to find a new agreement, definitely, because you can’t make as if nothing has happened.

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